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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2018
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic S1H, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and S1H (24MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and S1H (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was launched 19 months earlier than the S1H making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GH5S matches up against the S1H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic S1H

 GH5S S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic GH5S

 S1H GH5S 
LaunchedAugust 2019January 2018Fresher by 19 months
Display resolution2330k1620kClearer display (+710k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic S1H

 GH5S S1H 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S features external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic S1H in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GH5S versus the S1H.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and S1H is 62 and 52 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and S1H.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH5S because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic S1H will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GH5S is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography highlights
62
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
85
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
69
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others in class (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
terrible battery (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
61
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
64
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery (400 shots)
heavier than others in class (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
63
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1H Vlogging factors
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
no image stabilization
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
has mic socket
heavier than others in class (1,052 grams)
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic S1H
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-01-08 2019-08-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 10 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3680 x 2760 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 51200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Available lenses 107 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 2,330 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 5952x3988
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 pounds) 1052g (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 400 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two Two
Pricing at launch $2,498 $3,998